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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,920.73, 4,030.61 and 1,594.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,920.73, 4,030.61 and 1,594.41 is: 2,200.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,920.73 : 4,030.61 = 1,594.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,920.73/4,030.61 = 1,594.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,920.73x = 4,030.61 × 1,594.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,920.73x = 6,426,436.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,426,436.92/2,920.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,200.29

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